# Split PDF by Bookmark for authors

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/authors/split-by-bookmark_

Arthize lets authors and self-publishers split a PDF by bookmarks in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically.

## Why authors split a PDF by bookmarks

An author merges manuscript chapters into one file, resizes the pages to the print trim size, and exports a clean, watermark-free PDF for the printer.

**Built for manuscripts.** Whether it's manuscripts, proofs, cover files, Arthize's split pdf by bookmark keeps the work inside your private workspace. Unpublished manuscripts are valuable IP; private processing keeps them off public servers.

## What matters when you split a PDF by bookmarks

Splitting by bookmark uses the document's own structure to define the cuts.

It saves counting page ranges for chaptered documents.

Each section becomes its own file.

## How to split a PDF by bookmarks

1. **Open the split tool** — Sign in and open the Split tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload a bookmarked document.
3. **Split by bookmark** — Arthize cuts the file at each top-level bookmark.
4. **Download** — Get one file per section.

## FAQ

### How do authors split a PDF by bookmarks for free?

Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why authors and self-publishers can use it for manuscripts without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to split a PDF by bookmarks sensitive manuscripts?

Yes. Unpublished manuscripts are valuable IP; private processing keeps them off public servers. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I split a PDF by its bookmarks?

Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I get one file per chapter automatically?

Splitting by bookmark divides a document at its chapter or section markers, producing one file per bookmarked section automatically. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.